Palmer Luckey, founder of Oculus and Anduril, criticizes US media for overhyping Chinese AI startup DeepSeek's claims about their low-cost AI training models. Luckey challenges the $5 million training cost figure and emphasizes the need for scrutinizing such claims to avoid damaging US companies.
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A video of New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon celebrating Holi at ISKCON Auckland has resurfaced online. Luxon, set to visit India from March 16-20, aims to enhance trade and investment ties. He will meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu, and other leaders, emphasizing his admiration for India.
A 24-year-old software engineer in Bengaluru ended her life by setting herself on fire due to sexual harassment and blackmail by her uncle. The accused, arrested by HAL police, had been threatening to leak her nude photos and videos to force physical intimacy. Her family and friend had earlier received warnings about her suicidal thoughts.
Rescue teams have identified possible human remains in the Srisailam tunnel where eight workers were trapped due to a roof collapse. The search, aided by ground penetrating radar, is hampered by water and silt accumulation. Efforts to clear debris and access critical points are ongoing, with medical teams on standby.
During the Ranji Trophy match between Delhi and Railways, three fans ran onto the field to touch Virat Kohli’s feet, causing a security breach. Kohli requested leniency for the fans, who were subsequently escorted out. Delhi won the match, with Kohli posing for photos post-victory.
A 16-year-old girl in Nigohan area, Lucknow died by suicide after being allegedly harassed by gram pradhan Navneet Rawat. Rawat, who had gained the girl's trust and later refused to marry her, is accused of threatening to make their private photos and videos viral. An FIR has been registered.
India welcomes the World Bank-appointed neutral expert's ruling, asserting that differences over the Kishenganga and Ratle hydroelectric projects fall within his competence under the Indus Waters Treaty. India maintains that it does not recognize the parallel Court of Arbitration initiated by Pakistan and emphasizes its commitment to preserving the treaty's integrity.
Manu Bhaker’s exclusion from the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award list has sparked controversy, prompting the sports ministry to consider using executive powers to nominate her. Despite her historic Olympic achievements and several international medals, the selection committee overlooked her. The National Sports Awards scheme's provisions might be invoked to address this oversight.
Meta is replacing its third-party fact-checking system in the US with a community-driven approach, similar to Elon Musk's X platform, allowing users to add contextual notes to posts. This decision follows criticism of excessive content moderation and aligns with the incoming Trump administration's stance.
Several officers in the commerce department in India are gearing up to assess the impact of US President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs on Indian exporters and businesses. A war room has been set up for this purpose, amid concerns about potential dents on margins and bargaining power shifts.